dump
dump /ˈdʌmp/
noun
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A place where supplies can be stored
(
dump
)
a place where supplies can be stored
An ammunition dump
an ammunition dump
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(computing) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device; sometimes used in debugging programs
(
dump
)
(computing) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device; sometimes used in debugging programs
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A piece of land where waste materials are dumped
(
dump
, dumpsite
[ N. American] , garbage dump
[ N. American] , rubbish dump
[British] , trash dump
[ N. American] , waste-yard
, wasteyard
)
a piece of land where waste materials are dumped
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A coarse term for defecation
(
dump
, shit
[Vulgar] )
a coarse term for defecation
He took a shit
he took a shit
verb
-
()
Throw away as refuse
(
dump
)
throw away as refuse
No dumping in these woods!
No dumping in these woods!
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()
[Informal]
Sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly
(
ditch
[Informal] , dump
[Informal] )
sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly
The company dumped him after many years of service
The company dumped him after many years of service
She dumped her boyfriend when she fell in love with a rich man
She dumped her boyfriend when she fell in love with a rich man
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Knock down with force
(
coldcock
[Informal, N. American] , deck
[Informal] , dump
, floor
, knock down
)
knock down with force
He decked his opponent
He decked his opponent
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Fall abruptly
(
dump
, plunge
)
fall abruptly
It plunged to the bottom of the well
It plunged to the bottom of the well
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Drop (stuff) in a heap or mass
(
dump
)
drop (stuff) in a heap or mass
The truck dumped the garbage in the street
The truck dumped the garbage in the street
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[Informal]
Sell at artificially low prices
(
dump
[Informal] , underprice
)
sell at artificially low prices